Some Houston looters could get LIFE in prison

Looting during an emergency is bad enough, but doing it in Texas can be extra costly

(National Sentinel) Disaster: The state of Texas and the city of Houston have a stiff law enforcement-themed message for looters: If you’re caught and convicted, you could be sentenced to prison for a lot longer than you think.

Like, maybe even for life.

As reported by ABC Houston, under normal conditions persons who, say, break into a home are subject to 2 to 20 years in jail. But under Texas law, those caught taking advantage of victims during a disaster — breaking into a home or business during Hurricane Harvey, for instance — could face penalties of 5 years to life.

“People displaced or harmed in this storm are not going to be easy prey,” Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said.

“This is the state of Texas. We are a welcoming city, but we are not going to tolerate people victimizing others,” Houston PD chief Art Acevedo added.

If they ard caught and convicted, they SHOULD get at LEAST the minimum!! Looters should not be tollerated at all! It is bad enough during vood times but during times like this I say give them at least 10 years with NO parole or plea bargining!!!